| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $225.55 | 4.653% | $236.0448 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.70 | 3.423% | $30.7166 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.54 | 13.385% | $157.0836 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.43 | 5.355% | $261.7334 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.79 | 7.376% | $242.4443 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.60 | 8.655% | $126.6917 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.51 | 4.359% | $78.8015 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.12 | $1,133.5159 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.55 | $1,133.40 | |